Even Helte Hermansen
A Norwegian guitarist who bends genres, fueling some of Europe's most daring and rhythmically complex experimental jazz ensembles.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Musical artist·Birthday: February 13·Millennials
Biography
Even Helte Hermansen is a central force in Norway's thriving experimental music scene, a guitarist who treats his instrument as a source of texture and tectonic energy as much as melody. He is a founding member of the band Bushman's Revenge, a power trio that channels the ferocity of rock into expansive jazz improvisation. His role as a collaborator is equally significant, serving as a key component in the large ensemble Albatrosh and the rhythmically intricate group Moskus. Hermansen's playing is characterized by a raw, effects-laden sound that can shift from atmospheric washes to blistering, distortion-heavy passages, making him a sought-after voice for projects that defy easy categorization.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Even was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Even Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Even's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- A founding member and guitarist of the influential Norwegian experimental jazz trio Bushman's Revenge.
- Key collaborator in the jazz ensemble Albatrosh, contributing to their acclaimed album releases.
- Member of the innovative group Moskus, known for its minimalist and rhythmic approach to jazz.
Did You Know?
He holds a degree from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's music program.
His band Bushman's Revenge has released albums on the prestigious Rune Grammofon label.
He has cited Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane as equal influences on his musical approach.
“The guitar is a sound machine, not just for chords and solos.”
